C5 - Chemical Change Flashcards
1
Q
What is oxidation?
A
-Loss of electrons
2
Q
What is reduction?
A
-Gain of electrons
3
Q
What salt does hydrochloric acid make?
A
-Chloride salts
4
Q
What salt does nitric acid make?
A
-Nitrate salts
5
Q
What salt does sulfuric acid make?
A
-Sulfate salts
6
Q
What is a base?
A
-A base is insoluble in water - (s), it has a pH above 7 and neutralises an acid
7
Q
What is an alkali?
A
-An alkali is soluble water - (aq), it has a pH above 7 and neutralises an acid
